Character Names

sikozu wrote: »

Ok so how do character names work? I mean if I create a character to save a name (for the new xpack) can I then delete that character before the xpack becomes available (7 days before or however long it takes), will that name be available for use again?

Also is there a way to find out if someone is using a name on the server without actually creating the character? Since it takes so long to remove it?

1) Assuming that you created this character with the desired name about 2 weeks ago or more, then you can delete the character before the expansion.

However, the cut-off time was something like 12am-3am PST for it to be available by after maint next week. So if you haven't deleted it yet, you'll have to wait a day (or longer depending on how long you waited) to make the new char with the name due to the 7-day rule.

2) The only way I figured out how to find out if someone is using a name on the server is to add the name to your blacklist. If it says that player doesn't exist, then that means it's free for taking.

Eh, far from it. Just like to help.